Riggs vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riggs

Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Riggs Rank #669

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Riggs or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Riggs and Deacon mean?

Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Riggs and Deacon boy or girl names?

Riggs is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.